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' The surf is rushing through spiral shells. The seagulls soar and float on the wind. The soul is deep, in dark deepness dwells, and slumbers to dream until the end.'

There's music in everything you write.. tis the fine meter, the way you lay words as if born of the same source. You offer the meaning of woman
in love, in life, in harmony with what she pleases to be and do. She's both compliant and defiant, she is self searching for a beloved reflection.. and finds it..

Posted 1 Year Ago

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1 Year Ago

Hello, Emma,

I was worried, having not heard from you of late. I hope that you are d.. read moreHello, Emma,

I was worried, having not heard from you of late. I hope that you are doing well. Your words, as ever, reflect the beauty in you; and I am but grateful that you find some modicum of the same in me. Your reviews are always treasured. Thank you.

Posted 1 Year Ago

I do not think I've ever left you notes or suggestions on changes to better your poetry, and I do not think I ever shall......your poetry flows like wine as though born like Aphrodite out of the foam of the rolling sea. Well done!!

Posted 1 Year Ago

"A woman is gifted many things. She is like sun with rivers in veins. She laughs to cry and in silence sings, and she blossoms whenever it rains." These are the best lines of this piece. "She laughs to cry"? Yes, I do...yes, I do. Well done.

Posted 1 Year Ago

Linda, please first allow me to thank you for pointing my eyes to this revision. I must say it is exquisite in flow. I admit, I am not a huge fan of rhyming poetry but this is one that I did not even notice it until I finished my read. It is that flawless. The first stanza alone gripped me with its beauty and made me long to read more. The original of this piece is wonderful and can certainly stand on its own merit, but this revision, I do not believe you could have improved this more than you have. And to be happy with it as you say you are is the greatest reward of it all; is it not? Bravo!

Posted 1 Year Ago

' The surf is rushing through spiral shells. The seagulls soar and float on the wind. The soul is deep, in dark deepness dwells, and slumbers to dream until the end.'

There's music in everything you write.. tis the fine meter, the way you lay words as if born of the same source. You offer the meaning of woman
in love, in life, in harmony with what she pleases to be and do. She's both compliant and defiant, she is self searching for a beloved reflection.. and finds it..

Posted 1 Year Ago

Rating /100

1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

1 Year Ago

Hello, Emma,

I was worried, having not heard from you of late. I hope that you are d.. read moreHello, Emma,

I was worried, having not heard from you of late. I hope that you are doing well. Your words, as ever, reflect the beauty in you; and I am but grateful that you find some modicum of the same in me. Your reviews are always treasured. Thank you.

Posted 1 Year Ago

1 Year Ago

Hi again, Linda.
I am enthralled you took another swipe at this one, because (as amazing as your Terzanelle is) these Quatrains, in impossibly beautiful depths of metaphor, emotion, and intensely poignant imagery, have virtually stolen my heart.
Cadence, word choices, originality of story, wonderfully flowing syntax, and abab rhymes, etc; and, the music … sighhh!
I've never known an image/picture to so faithfully inspire such mastery … your imagination is stunningly vivid.

"Thank you" is so rote, so terribly moot, but I sincerely do, Linda Marie, with a low, sweeping bow! ⁓ Richard

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1 Year Ago

Thank you, Richard. The image is of a piece of driftwood sculpture, a "talking stick," that was sol.. read moreThank you, Richard. The image is of a piece of driftwood sculpture, a "talking stick," that was sold on Etsy for $89. If I had come across this sooner, I would have purchased it. Unfortunately, it was already sold. I had initially starting writing the Terzanelle and then found the picture. Due to the structure of the Terzanelle, I just felt like it did not convey what I wanted to say. That feeling combined with the volumes of what the sculpture says to me just would not let me be. So, I spent four days working on Driftwood II until it was finally finished. For me, there's no comparison between the two. The second emotes, it conveys my feelings, and I was finally happy when I went to sleep last night.

I'm really glad that my words can evoke such sensations for you, although I think you flatter me a bit too mightily. I am nonetheless very appreciative.

Thank you for daring to read this second attempt. This truly is not something I often do.

Your friend in poetry,

Linda Marie

1 Year Ago

Aw, you're welcome, Linda Marie.
Sorry you lost out on the "talking stick" … I know it woul.. read moreAw, you're welcome, Linda Marie.
Sorry you lost out on the "talking stick" … I know it would have had an honorable home with you and you'd have enjoyed it the way it should be.
At least you paid it a beautifully befitting homage with your two wonderfully and laboriously rendered poems, of what I consider near perfection.
It is quite obvious you poured your heart, mind, emotions, and amazing skills into this enthralling suite of Quatrains.
And, you touched my own mind, heart, and emotions … obviously. LOL! But, then, your poetry always has, and I am sure my effulgence shines a bit too bright, but is always inspired by You, nonetheless.
Yes, I know it is rare for you to write two poems on the same topic, but this time was such a worthwhile, successful undertaking, and it shows your passion for faithfully expressing your truest thoughts, feelings, emotions, brightest skills, And, I know I may brag on you, but these are a huge portion of that which (to me) makes you such a standout, respected, revered, and incomparably-appealing writer.

It is ever my pleasure, Linda Marie … thank you ever-so warmly for sharing You with Us! ⁓ Richard

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Poetry has been my passion since I was about fifteen years old, and I love the structure of rhyme and meter moreso than just randomly throwing words upon a page without any form whatsoever.
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